A new body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, has been the topic of the Cannes Film Festival this year. It received a standing ovation that was said to have lasted up to 13 minutes and caused some significant reactions.
The older Hollywood actor at the center of Coralie Fargeat’s horror film utilizes an enigmatic substance to transform herself into a “younger, more beautiful” version of herself.
The film’s explicit violence and nudity have received a lot of attention thus far, sparking a lot of discussion online.
A first-look video from The Substance, which debuted on Sunday, shows Demi Moore’s character being given to the substance that will eventually create her alleged younger “clone.”
The 44-second preview may be eerie, but it is devoid of the graphic material that has already helped The Substance become a Cannes favorite.
A recently released still from the movie, which shows a naked woman with sutures up her back resting on a floor with a cloaked figure standing over her, does, however, give additional insight into what audiences might expect.
Speaking earlier this week, Demi acknowledged that filming some of the most difficult parts for her new project was a really vulnerable experience that necessitated approaching it with tact and a lot of discussion. I believe that developing a mutually trusting common ground is beneficial.
Although more details are still pending, production company Mubi has confirmed that The Substance will be released in theaters in the UK.